Description
These Valentine Homemade Blueberry Bagels offer an irresistible flavor with simple preparation and fresh ingredients. Ideal for breakfast or a tasty snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups (about 200g) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup (240g/ml) warm water (between 100–110°f/38–43°c)
- 1 tablespoon instant or active dry yeast*
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (120g) dried blueberries
- 3 and 3/4 cups (488g) bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed*
- 2 teaspoons salt
- for coating the bowl: nonstick spray or 2 teaspoons butter or olive oil
- 2 quarts (1.9l) water
- 1/4 cup (85g) honey or barley malt syrup
- egg wash: 1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine blueberries and half of the sugar. Cook for about 10 minutes to create a sauce, then let cool slightly.
- In a stand mixer bowl, whisk warm water, remaining sugar, and yeast. Cover and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add 1/2 cup of the blueberry sauce, vanilla extract, dried blueberries, 1 cup of bread flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Beat until incorporated, then add remaining flour until the dough forms a rough mass.
- Knead the dough on low speed for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic, adjusting with flour or water as needed.
- Grease a large bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let rise for 2 hours until doubled in size.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Punch down risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a bagel, creating holes in the center.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Prepare a water bath in a large pot with honey and water, bringing it to boil.
- Boil bagels 1 minute on each side, then drain and place back on the baking sheets.
- Brush bagels with egg wash before baking for 26–30 minutes until lightly browned.
- Cool the bagels on a rack for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure your water temperature is correct for yeast activation.
Store leftover bagels in an airtight container for freshness.
For added flavor, consider topping with seeds before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg